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    Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth!: (And Other Weird Sayings)
    Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth!: (And Other Weird Sayings)
    Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth!: (And Other Weird Sayings)
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    Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth!: (And Other Weird Sayings)

    By Cynthia Amoroso and Mernie Gallagher-Cole

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    Don't look a gift horse in the mouth! Are you fit as a fiddle? Learn the meaning and origin of these unusual phrases and many more in this engaging, informative book. Colorful, humorous illustrations and clear examples help readers better understand idioms and how to use them. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, an introduction to the author and illustrator, and an index.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Child's World
    Release dateJan 1, 2023
    ISBN9781503866058
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